Ignition sequence - 2018 Vantage S
Discussion
Got the car about 10 days ago and am pulling my hair out over differences with my two keys and the ignition sequence. Could do with some advice.
The glass key works as per section 4.10 of the handbook: 1. Push the ley in until it locks. 2. Press a further 10mm for 1st stage ignition. 3. Press all the way in for second stage ignition. 4. Foot on brake, push key in and hold for engine start. Perfect. No problem.
The plastic key will do this sometimes, but it is rare. However, it will work 100% of the time if I go straight to second stage ignition or engine start.
I'm getting mixed messages from 2 dealers including that the plastic key has a different chip so behaves differently.
I just want my experience to be the same as everyone else - what is "normal"?
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The glass key works as per section 4.10 of the handbook: 1. Push the ley in until it locks. 2. Press a further 10mm for 1st stage ignition. 3. Press all the way in for second stage ignition. 4. Foot on brake, push key in and hold for engine start. Perfect. No problem.
The plastic key will do this sometimes, but it is rare. However, it will work 100% of the time if I go straight to second stage ignition or engine start.
I'm getting mixed messages from 2 dealers including that the plastic key has a different chip so behaves differently.
I just want my experience to be the same as everyone else - what is "normal"?
P
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Interestingly I have had a similar problem since I picked up my 09 V8 vantage. Pushing key all the way in and starting the engine straight up is fine, but if I leave it flush with the dash at the ignition stage - no red light, and pushing the key in doesn't do anything. Someone one another thread mentioned key battery which I am yet to replace.
Annoyingly, the car was under warranty until I bought the car and didn't renew it over so it could/should have been fixed under that (assuming there even is a problem to fix in the first place).
Anyone else any experience with this issue?
Annoyingly, the car was under warranty until I bought the car and didn't renew it over so it could/should have been fixed under that (assuming there even is a problem to fix in the first place).
Anyone else any experience with this issue?
Emilio Largo said:
As had been said before, make sure the key sits REALLY flush in the ECU slot (position "II") by using your flat fingers. Pushing too far will result in exactly what you experienced: Nothing happens, not even when pushing right through then.
It usually takes me a few goes to get it started, with much pushing in and letting out at various stages - all part of the fun of ownership.Tell me about it, Jonny, it took me ages to experience the so-called "slow start" procedure on mine. "Quick start" (i.e. pushing right through) always worked, of course. But I wanted the "slow" experience for the reasons posted earlier (system check, red glowing ECU). It was hopeless. My main dealer even stated there is no such thing as a "slow-start" on a Manual car. Then I dug out an old thread that said "Beware not to push too far". Aha. Depress clutch pedal within some seconds - et voilá: Red glow and engine start possible. 
Emilio Largo said:
As had been said before, make sure the key sits REALLY flush in the ECU slot (position "II") by using your flat fingers. Pushing too far will result in exactly what you experienced: Nothing happens, not even when pushing right through then.
I repeatedly had problems initially. I was probably pushing too far in, or maybe all the way in one movement.
Since then I adopted the way you have described above. When the red light illuminates it is then ready for, 'Push to start the thunder'.
No more problems.
Emilio Largo said:
As had been said before, make sure the key sits REALLY flush in the ECU slot (position "II") by using your flat fingers. Pushing too far will result in exactly what you experienced: Nothing happens, not even when pushing right through then.
This. Push is slowly and make sure it's perfectly flush with the dashboard. Even 2mm too much will not properly engage the red light at brake pedal press hence no start.EVR said:
This. Push is slowly and make sure it's perfectly flush with the dashboard. Even 2mm too much will not properly engage the red light at brake pedal press hence no start.
So push flush, then brake pedal, then all the way ? Or push flush, then brake pedal ?
Loving this mini thread - always thought it was me being a gimp
JonnyCJ said:
So push flush, then brake pedal, then all the way ?
Or push flush, then brake pedal ?
Loving this mini thread - always thought it was me being a gimp
Push at first click, flush... I normally wait for the electronics to do their things and push N to have the gearbox in neutral for the clutch learning procedure... brake pedal, red light, push all the way for a couple seconds, sensory pleasure.Or push flush, then brake pedal ?
Loving this mini thread - always thought it was me being a gimp
drt30 said:
Well what do you know.....
It worked!!
I swear I've done it so similarly before. That's made me a happy chap this evening.
Thanks all, once again, fountains of knowledge!
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